> From 12:00 to 14:00, Camellia bloom identification: Bring along your camellia blooms for identification – for every confirmed identification a gold coin donation would be appreciated.

> From 14:00 to 15:00, The Formation and work for Camellia Ark Australia Incorporated and the importance of Lisgar Gardens in preserving rare/heritage camellias. Followed by a short walk to view some of the camellia gems of Lisgar Gardens.

> From 11:00 to 12:00, Sandy Marker will offer a demonstration of Sogetsu Ikebana and a workshop.

Setting up a community garden: Tanya Mein

> From 12:00 to 12:30, embrace the chance to come together, as a community, to share knowledge, food, and develop friendships. Find out how to start a community garden in your area.

Origami Workshop: Hanae Bansemer, experienced Japanese Origami artist

> From 12:00 to 13:00, come and learn from Hanse about different origami techniques and styles.

Jazz session: Jim Jam Music,

> From 12:00 to 12:30, loose yourself in the beautiful Lisgar Garden and the fun activities while enjoying the wonderful Jazz music, brought to you by Jim Jam Music.

Composting, Tanya Mein,

> From 12:30 to 13:00, wondering about what to do with your garden and kitchen wastes? Welcome to the world of composting! Composting is a fun and easy way to recycle your garden and kitchen wastes, and it improves your garden soil, save spaces in your red and green bin, and it can also save you money! Come and learn composting from the expert.

Balcony gardening including worm farms, Tanya Mein,

> From 13:00 to 13:45, Discover how to successfully grow herbs, fruits, and vegetables in pots and learn how worm farms can keep your balcony garden healthy.

Note:

Accessible (lift/ inclinator) to wheelchairs and prams – available from 11:00 to 15:30

> From 12:00 to 12:30, Dr Stephen Utick will run a guided tour of Lisgar Gardens, focusing on rare Camellia species.

Guest Speaker: Jim Powell, Dip of Horticulture, Past President of Camellias Australia, National Camellia Champion.> From 13:00 to 14:15, Jim Powell will explain how to grow, prune and propagate your camellias. You will be able to ask questions… and get answer from a Camellia specialist!

Ikebana demonstration: Sandy Marker, Sogetsu Ikebana teacher, 2015 Norman and Mary Sparnon scholarship winner for Australia. Sogetsu Ikebana is a school of Japanese art of flower arrangement.> From 14:30 to 15:00, Sandy Marker will offer a demonstration of Sogetsu Ikebana.

Origami Workshop: Hanae Bansemer, experienced Japanese Origami artist> From 12:30 to 13:00, Hanae Bransemer will run an Origami workshop. Learn how to create a camellia out of paper. Workshop suitable for kids and adults.